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ILM to THL: distance & flight time
Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) → Tachilek (Tachileik Airport)
8,651 mi
13,922 km · 7,517 nm
17h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+11.5h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,651 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 26m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 11.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILM — Wilmington International Airport · Wilmington, United States
- THL — Tachileik Airport · Tachilek, Burma
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILM
- OAJ · Albert J Ellis Airport42 mi away
- CRE · Grand Strand Airport57 mi away
- LBT · Lumberton Regional Airport70 mi away
- MYR · Myrtle Beach International Airport72 mi away
Near THL
- HOE · Ban Huoeisay Airport36 mi away
- CEI · Chiang Rai International Airport37 mi away
- MOG · Mong Hsat Airport44 mi away
- KET · Kengtung Airport60 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILM from THL?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Tachilek (THL) is 8,651 miles (13,922 km, 7,517 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILM to THL?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 26m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ILM to THL?
Nonstop service on ILM–THL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 17h 26m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Tachilek?
Tachilek is 11.5 hours ahead of Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILM to THL?
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Why are some ILM to THL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ILM–THL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.